Politics

Angry protests in Haiti over election delays

Thousands of angry protesters take to the streets of Haiti to demand the resignation of President Michel Martelly, in the latest public outcry over long-delayed elections in the troubled Caribbean nation. Duration: 00:47

Nov 29, 2014

India gay rights debate rages ahead of Delhi pride march

Ahead of Delhi's annual gay pride march on 30 November, the debate rages about a Supreme Court ruling that re-criminalised homosexuality last December, following pressure from religious groups. Duration: 01:50

Nov 29, 2014

Nigeria mosque attack: at least 120 dead, 270 wounded

The death toll from a suicide bomb and gun attack at a the central mosque in Nigeria's Kano city has risen to 120 with 270 others wounded. Duration: 01:17

Nov 29, 2014

Brazil unveils commemorative coins for 2016 Olympics

Brazil's Central Bank unveils the first nine of 36 commemorative coins for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Duration: 00:36

Nov 29, 2014

Politicos react on PM Modi's Northeast visit

New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday reacted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming two-day trip to conflict-ridden Nagaland and Manipur. Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the north-east will instill belief and give a feeling of security to the people there. Congress leader Manish Tewari hooped that PM Modi will draw some positive ideas about pluralism from his visit. NCP leader Majid Memon said that .

Nov 29, 2014

Congress slams BJP as GDP growth slows to 5.3 % in July-September quarter

New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): The Congress party on Saturday lashed out at the BJP after the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate slipped to 5.3 percent in the second quarter, saying the NDA government has done nothing on the economic front in the last six months.

Nov 29, 2014

Cold wave, dense fog grip Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 29 (ANI): People in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reeled under cold weather conditions. Dense fog hit visibility and cold wave forced people in Srinagar to stay indoors. Reportedly, minimum temperatures in Srinagar remained below zero degrees Celsius. The northern state witnessed worst flooding in September in which hundreds were killed and marooned. The valley is still recuperating from the aftereffects. The famous tourist resort of Gulmarg recorded minus 2 degrees Celsius temperature while Leh was coldest at minus 9.7 degrees Celsius.

Nov 29, 2014

Srinagar: 7 civilians and 1 CRPF jawan injured in Grenade blast at Lal Chowk

Srinagar, Nov 29 (ANI): Seven civilians and one CRPF jawan was injured after terrorists hurled grenade at a CRPF bunker at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Saturday. Lal Chowk DSP Faisal Qayum said that area of the blast has been cordoned off. The injured have been admitted in the hospital and investigation is on in the case.

Nov 29, 2014

HC grants Amit Shah permission to hold rally in Kolkata; officials inspect venue

Kolkata/ New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): Officials appointed by the High court inspected the proposed venue of rally of Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Amit Shah in Kolkata on Saturday after the court gave Shah conditional permission to hold a public meet on Sunday despite objections from local police. Leaders from various political parties gave mixed reactions on HC's decision.

Nov 29, 2014

Tobacco banned in Chhattisgarh, not factories run by state Health Minister, Politicos condemn

New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): Controversy was sparked after Chhattisgarh Health Minister Amar Aggarwal said that tobacco ban in the state is a good step but the factories run by him or his relatives should not be shut. Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and Manish Tewari said that everyone should be treated equally before law and action should be taken against the Health Minister. NCP leaders Majid Memon and Tariq Anwar said that this cannot be possibly be executed that factories keep running and products not sold so the state government should take prompt action in the case.

Nov 29, 2014

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